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Q1 When did you first want to be a designer?
Being a designer was never a conscience decision... I have always made things, fixed things. And modified things to suit my needs- It wasn't until my 30's that I had the though that this was something that I could do for money... I'm a grease monkey @ heart!
Q2 What's a highlight of your recent design career?
Going to an Eagles of Death Metal show and seeing Jessie the lead singer wearing a SPRAGWERKS Butcher Knife pendent.
Q3 What would you say is your brand's concept?
SPRAGWERKS is all about integrity through design... Something that will last more than a life time, jewelry that will be passed On-It's a style focused brand. Fads come and go, but style lasts forever |
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Q4 What are you working on right now?
Currently I'm working on a home ware line-SPRAGWARE- As well as a variety of private label stuff
Q5 What inspires you to design?
Nature, urban decay, anything really... I have the ability to look at everything as something that it's not
Q6 Please tell us the process that your products was born.
Blood, sweat, and tears...
Q7 As a designer, who is your muse?
The world
Q8 What was the moment you realized you'd made it as a designer?
Have I? I like to think that I'll never arrive... the joy is in the journey |
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All pieces are cast on an as needed basis and some are 100 percent handmade. A strong work ethic and an eye for detail ensure the highest quality. The designer, Rich Sandomeno's main objective is to create designs that form follows function. SPRAGWERKS is made to last a more than lifetime, and I personally back each piece with a lifetime warranty. One of my strongest beliefs is that fads come and go, but style lasts forever- thank you for your interest and support. Rich's prior career as a heavy duty diesel mechanic, as well as his upbringing in the post-industrial wasteland of Northeastern New Jersey, clearly informs Rich's aesthetic. His work explores the tense intersection of the organic by the industrial, and particularly the consumption of one by the other. In 1994 Rich started by taking jewelry classes at SVA in NYC, purely out of curiosity.... Much to his surprise during those classes something sparked inside and ignited a flame that has yet to be extinguished. Taking workshops along the way and always designing and making jewelry, SPRAGWERKS was formed in 2002. Each piece of SPRAGWERKS Jewelry goes through Rich's hands, all pieces are cast in the USA and hand finished by Rich himself. Because of the "hands on approach" to making jewelry each piece is unique. And all pieces are cast on an as needed basis and some are 100% handmade. A strong work ethic and an eye for detail ensures the highest quality, SPRAGWERKS is made to last a more than lifetime. |
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Q9 Could you tell us about your next collection, any future plans?
Plans to expand on the SPRAGWARE line as well as a Rock N' Roll/ school of hard Knox Class ring collection
Q10 Music to live by
Short, loud, and fast Rock n' Roll
Q11 Favorite cocktail and where to drink it?
A double soy mocha @ Chango-
Q12 If you could rewrite your history a bit and take on a totally different career or lifestyle, what would it be and why?
My life has been filled with twists, turns and rebirths... I wouldn't change a thing! I absolutely love what I do... Besides, It'll all change soon enough on it's own
Q13 What is your favorite guilty meal?
Raw brownie mix |
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Q14 Is there anything you would like to say to your Japanese fans?
Yes... Please let me know your thoughts and opinions.. And keep a lookout cus SPRAGWERKS is coming to a town near you! |
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